Review of The King and I (1956) by Scott R — 14 Mar 2015

Beautifully produced with fantastic performances and a unique love story, but it is slowly paced.

This review of The King and I (1956) was written by Scott R on 14 Mar 2015.

The King and I has generally received very positive reviews.

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